"Mage, who told you that rat was a Druid? People who can shapeshift into animals aren't just those green-clad, leaf-wearing guys," the Halfling said with a laugh. He raised his hand, patted Lynch on the waist, and then turned to walk back. "Big guy, I always have to watch my hands."

Lynch didn't follow; he already understood what the Halfling meant. It's not just Druids who can shapeshift; those in the True Path Sect who have mastered mimicry can also do similar things. In the language of thieves, 'rat' can mean many things, one of which is 'traitor'. Clearly, today's action and others like it were aimed at weeding out traitors within the True Path Sect to maintain the purity of their organization.

"Take this necklace, consider it a gift from me." The Mage used his spiritual power to control a gold necklace set with three rubies, making it float beside Felps. "This isn't a counterfeit, but a genuine Magic Necklace. It can provide you with some protection and attract the admiring gaze of female Halflings—I made it myself, so it's of high quality."

Littlefinger didn't turn around but chuckled, "Lynch, do you think I need this necklace to attract beautiful women?" Despite what he said, the Halfling still grabbed the necklace and put it into the pouch hanging from his waist, then gently patted it twice. "Thank you, and you, be careful!"

The Mage nodded, then immediately put his hand to his waist. The Spatial Bag was still where it should be, indicating that Littlefinger hadn't taken it. However, there was now a note attached to the cord of the Spatial Bag, with the message: "The only one unaffected by the immobilization emblem is you. Even though I can't cast spells like you, deceiving the emblem to make me look like you is still possible." Lynch smiled; obviously, this was Felps' secret. Moreover, it proved that the Halfling could safely take things from his body.

There was no longer any need to inquire about the details within the Light Temple, especially now that the plan to replace their archbishop with a more effective one was underway. Lynch headed in a completely opposite direction from Littlefinger; he now just needed to decrypt the Snake-men's Teleportation Array and assist when their plan went awry.

When the Great Mage left the sewers, the morning sun had already risen. The sunlight in the depths of winter always seemed weak, particularly with a chill in the air that diminished the sense of warmth. However, since the Warmth Celebration was about to be held, it signified that the spring sun was about to grace everyone's life.

Lynch opened his mouth wide, watching his breath turn to mist before him. He had transformed back into the coachman's appearance, dutifully sitting on the 'mistress's' carriage. Any noble of Pate City witnessing this would be deeply moved and ask Zilvra how much it cost to acquire such a loyal servant. However, the Mage's eyes, unlike their outward appearance, were fixed on the scroll given by Felps, examining the detailed writing with the Eye of Insight.

Zilvra stood behind the curtains on the second floor of the inn, where she could easily see the magnificent Pate Temple and the towering Light Holy Image Tower. The innkeeper clearly understood the customers' needs; most people came here to seek protection from the Light God. Yet, Zilvra peered through a gap in the curtain, looking down at Lynch standing in the backyard.

The coachman smiled with his eyes closed, directing it upstairs. To others, this appeared to be a foolish expression, and the nobles wanting to purchase 'Vizde' might think him an idiot and change their minds. However, Zilvra knew Lynch had seen her movements and was reassuring her.

The curtain on the second floor fluttered briefly, then became still again.

Zilvra didn't get the anticipated rest, as she was constantly disturbed by waves of visitors. The nobles in the city and priests from the Pate Temple showed immense interest in the newly arrived lower-ranked noble, sending their servants with invitations. However, Zilvra politely—and with a sense of disdain and aversion—declined those invites with exceptionally humble words, claiming that she came to Pate City solely to listen to the words of the Light God.

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